Yeah - the drag strip makes for the perfect tool to even out any dyno results
Not wrong about simple to drive - I have no issues letting my almost 80yo mum drive the car - back in the day a 12 second car would have been lumpy as all fark and far too violent for her - now it's smoother than her old smoky Camry and probably only drinks as much juice.
Make sure you take into consideration the supporting mods with the enhancements - they don't add power, but will help make sure the car keeps up with the power you do make.
I'd always been "need some space for the kids" with 7 seater 4wd's (other option was a minivan) - spent a fair bit of time looking once the chains were loosened - almost bought a WRX, but ended up going with the Falcon.